The Millennials Guide to Franchising
Millennials are proving they’re Generation Entrepreneur. Read our guide to overcoming a possible lack of experience and finance.
A Round Up of Inspirational TEDTalks for Franchisors and Franchisees
We’ve put together the top eight TED Talks that every franchise owner, franchise holder and aspiring franchisee should watch. Read on and be inspired.
Franchise Territories
In our latest report, we examine every aspect of franchise territories: what they are, how they are decided upon and what to look for in acquiring one.
New Year's Resolutions 2016
Whether you believe in resolutions or not, making a list of action plans can help you achieve your goals of opening up a franchise in 2016.
Social Media for Franchisees | FranchiseDirect.co.za
Traditional marketing can be expensive but logging onto the social sites is a free and very successful way to promote your business.
The Benefits of Franchise Resales
Franchise resales mean that someone else has already built up the business from scratch, so all you need to do is come in and put your touches on the franchise.
Social Franchising - The South Africa Story
Similar to conventional franchising in many ways, social franchising is a burgeoning new area within franchising that's all about improving communities and reaching social goals.
Franchise Direct MD Sean McGarry makes Franchise Business Radio appearance
Franchise Direct managing director, Sean McGarry, had the pleasure of being a guest panellist on the July 15 episode of Franchise Business Radio, hosted by Pam Currie.
Five mistakes to avoid when buying a franchise
Becoming a franchisee is a big step and there are potential pitfalls along the way. Franchise Direct looks at some of the mistakes to avoid when taking the plunge.
McDonald's history timeline
McDonald's is one of the leading franchise brands in the world. This Franchise Direct infographic outlines the history of the food franchise.